Portable Beauty Tool Assembly with Adjustable Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for applying beauty products or cosmetics in environments without a bathroom mirror restrict the user's ability to use both hands, as one hand is needed to hold the mirror, limiting freedom of movement and magnification.
Innovation Solution
A portable beauty tool assembly with collapsible, adjustable arms and a mirror that can be worn, hung, or placed on a surface, allowing hands-free use and adjustable magnification, incorporating a storage tray for cosmetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional handheld mirror is used for applying cosmetics, then the mirror is portable and can be used outside the bathroom, but one hand is occupied holding the mirror which restricts freedom of movement and prevents free use of both hands
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mirror with a wearable structure (headband or collar) to merge the function of holding the mirror with the body, freeing both hands for cosmetic application while maintaining portability and adaptability for use in various environments
2Device complexity
If a conventional handheld mirror is used, then the device is simple and portable, but it does not provide adjustable magnification which limits its utility for detailed cosmetic application
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the mirror into multiple mirror surfaces with different magnification levels (e.g., 1x, 3x, 5x) that can be rotated or flipped into viewing position, providing adjustable magnification while keeping each individual mirror element relatively simple in design
3Measurement precision
If a bathroom mirror is used, then optimal magnification and lighting are available, but it is not portable and cannot be used in environments without a bathroom mirror
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal mirror device that can be used in multiple environments (bathroom, travel, outdoor) and provides multiple functions including various magnification levels and wearable or tabletop configurations, making it adaptable to different settings while maintaining high magnification quality
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AI summary
Methods and an apparatus for providing a portable beauty tool assembly is described. The assembly includes multiple accessories, such as a mirror, tray, and container that may be useful as beauty tools. Further, the assembly has a unique structure that allows the apparatus to be adjusted into several different functional positions. Each position configures the assembly for hands-free use of the multiple accessories. The assembly can be placed into a vertical hanging position, a neck position, a leg position, or a tabletop position. The assembly includes a plurality of adjustable arms that provide the adjustable movement, such as extending, collapsing, and rotating, that is necessary for configuring the assembly into the various functional positions. Additionally, the assembly includes a hook arm, which can be used for attaching, securing, or stabilizing the various functional positions. The assembly can include additionally accessories, such as lights, tray inserts and mirrors having different magnifications.